Associate Attorney

Job Summary: The Associate will be responsible for managing a caseload involving complex legal issues surrounding emerging technology, MLM cases, and other complex consumer class actions. Candidates must possess excellent writing skills and the ability to independently take depositions and argue motions.

• Evaluating new cases; preparing and reviewing case proposals
• Conducting legal research
• Developing and recommending case strategy
• Drafting motions and briefs in file-ready form
• Overseeing filing process for motions and briefs
• Preparing, finalizing, and serving stipulations, discovery letters, joint statements, and proposed orders
• Corresponding with co-counsel, opposing counsel, court personnel, and clients as necessary
• Drafting, propounding, reviewing, and responding to discovery; managing discovery disputes
• Preparing for and taking/defending depositions
• Attending mediations, arbitrations, and court hearings
• Taking argument at mediation, arbitration, and court hearings
• Attending and/or leading team and firm meetings
• Adhering to all deadlines (internal and court mandated)
• Administrative duties as they relate to the practice of law

• Education and/or
  
  Experience:
  • 3+ years of litigation experience
  • Bar admission required
  • Ability and desire to run your own cases independently with minor supervision
  • Experience drafting and arguing motions, taking and defending depositions, and formulating case strategies
• Skills and Abilities:
  • Effective time management
  • Self-sufficient
  • Knowledge of relevant law
  • Strong writing and legal research skills
  • Technologically adept
  • Reliable
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Legal case management software experience
  • Maintain a commitment to superior client service
  • Exceptional personal interaction skills

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit at a desk and use a computer. Minimal, if any, operation of tools. Machines or equipment used includes paper shredder, photocopier, printer, fax, and computers.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

At Clarkson, differences are not just accepted - they are embraced. As a strong believer that diversity is key to any thriving and successful organization, Clarkson is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Legal
• Industries:
  Law Practice

Location:

Westlake Village, CA